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HI-Arts Cultural News archive from November 2007
Kingussie Food On Film Festival, February 1st-3rd 2008

Kingussie is celebrating food this winter with an extravaganza of films, food and music.
30 November 2007


'Tartan with a Twist' Demonstrates Words of Wisdom

'Whiteadder Weavers', a group of professional tartan weavers, are holding a festive exhibition and sale this weekend (1st & 2nd December), allowing the public to see a traditional weaving demonstration on an enormous Harris loom and discover the work that goes into making our national tartans.

29 November 2007


John Butler Yeats’ Portraits on exhibition at Strule Arts Centre

The Omagh/Sligo Joint Cultural Events project is pleased to present an exhibition of Portraits by John Butler Yeats from The Niland Collection at Omagh’s Strule Arts Centre. This unique exhibition is open to the public from Friday 7th December to Friday 4th January.

29 November 2007


Composers Award for Susanne Olbrich and launch of “marama music findhorn”

Moray-based pianist and composer Susanne Olbrich received the 3rd prize in the Composers Competition run by EPTA UK (European Piano Teachers Association).

29 November 2007


Scotland and Venice 2007: Aberdeen Art Gallery Hosts Homecoming Venice Biennale Exhibition

A homecoming exhibition featuring the work of six of Scotland’s most exciting and innovative artists, selected to represent the country at this year’s 52nd Venice Biennale, will be unveiled to the public on Saturday (1 December) at Aberdeen Art Gallery.

29 November 2007


The Wigtown Poetry Competition

The Wigtown Poetry Competition is the largest poetry competition in Scotland, attracting in the region of 2000 entries each year so far.
28 November 2007


Weekend Drama Workshop for experienced Community Performers

Wildbird will be running an intensive creative weekend workshop that aims to rehearse and produce a stunning new piece of contemporary theatre in just one weekend.
27 November 2007


There’s No Business Like Snow Business

Building on the success of the 2005 and 2006 Nairn Community Celebration’s Projects aimed at young people in Nairn to develop their event management and performance skills as part of the Scottish Year of Highland Culture, this year’s winter lights switch on is gearing up to provide another unforgettable evening on Friday 30 November.
27 November 2007


Homecoming Scotland invites applications to fund themed events

The launch of a new £1 million funding programme to help organisations stage events to support a year-long celebration of Scotland’s culture and heritage was announced today, Monday 26th November 2007 .
26 November 2007


Seaboard Storytelling Weekend

A weekend (Friday 7 & Saturday 8 Dec 2007) in the atmospheric setting of the Seaboard Villages, celebrating the Norse, Gaelic, Pictish and Traveller traditions of Easter Ross - in Story, Music and Song.
22 November 2007


"Scotland: Creative Nation, Cultural Summit" (SAC Conference)

The Scottish Arts Council are going to be holding their "Scotland: Creative Nation, Cultural Summit" conference from 25-27 February 2008 for which potential delegates may wish to register.


22 November 2007


John Byrne pictured holding the winning Emerging Artists Award winners work - Home Land, by Caroline Hewat (from Culbokie, Black Isle). Click for full size imageArt in a Box at Inchmore

Inchmore Gallery continues to forge ahead with its invigorating program of promoting original and collectable art and artists in the Highlands. “Art in a Box” is the latest exciting twist to original art brought to the area by the gallery and is an exhibition of art works made to be shown using a CD case as a frame.

22 November 2007


YDance News

Please read on for excepts from the the latest from the latest YDance e-bulletin.......
22 November 2007


John Murray Archive Writer in Residence

The National Library of Scotland has an opportunity to appoint a writer in residence for initially a one-year fellowship, starting in January 2008.

21 November 2007


Oidhche Challuinn dvd. Click for full size imageOidhche Challuinn DVD now available

Christmas and New Year are just around the corner. To help you get in the mood, and providing an excellent Christmas present opportunity, Berneray Historical Society is delighted to announce that its Oidhche Challuinn DVD is now available for sale.
21 November 2007


Making it Visible: Exploring the role of creativity and imagination in health and wellbeing

Making it Visible – a one-day conference exploring the role of creativity and imagination in health and wellbeing will take place tomorrow (Thursday 22 November) at Platform Art Centre, Easterhouse Glasgow.
21 November 2007


Free entry to Historic Scotland sites

To celebrate St Andrews Day on 30 November 2007, Historic Scotland are offering FREE entry to 45 of their sites across Scotland.
21 November 2007


Recruiting now for Project Y 2008

YDance are looking for talented dancers aged between 16 and 21, who have a passion for dance and are considering professional dance training to take part in Project Y 2008.
21 November 2007


Wake up with Scottish Ballet

Scottish Ballet is delighted to unveil a brand new festive production, The Sleeping Beauty, sponsored by Bank of Scotland, which tours to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness and Newcastle from early December.
21 November 2007


5th Scots Trad Music Awards weekend

Hands up for Trad will be hosting the 5th Scots Trad Music Awards weekend at the Nevis Centre in Fort William from Thursday 29th November to Saturday 1st December 2007.
21 November 2007


Call for Artists

Highlands Open Studios are looking for new members for the Open Studios event in 2008. Dates for the Open Week in 2008 are May 31st – June 8th when members will throw open their doors to visitors to have a look round their studios and learn more about the artists work. HOS 08 is planning to hold a launch and exhibition at Easter and a month long exhibition in the autumn at a prestigious Highland Gallery.
20 November 2007


Highland Council Regional Music Groups - Winter Festival of Music

Four of The Highland Council’s Regional Music Groups, with over 150 musicians from Highland schools provide a weekend of music and entertainment for both public and resort residents in Aviemore.
16 November 2007


News from New Media Scotland

Read on to find out the latest news from New Media Scotland........
15 November 2007


A Festive Focus on Star Ballerina Puts Local Businessman in the Frame

It’s all about eyes this forthcoming season, and what better way to complement your perfect party frock with a little specs appeal courtesy of Dior and Robert Callander Opticians. This Saturday, 17 November, Scottish Ballet Soloist Sophie Martin, the face of Linlithgow’s Robert Callander Opticians, will be pirouetting in store to launch Dior’s ultra-stylish Autumn Winter Collection. Sophie will be signing autographs and sharing some of her backstage secrets as well as offering fans the chance to win tickets to see her in action this Christmas in the Company’s forthcoming World Premiere of The Sleeping Beauty.

15 November 2007


2007 Winners Announced for Scottish Eco Prize for Creativity

The Eco Prize for Creativity announces its 2007 winners today (Wednesday 14th November). The Prize celebrates artistic work in any creative form which demonstrates flair and imagination inspiring others to engage in environmentally friendly lifestyles.

15 November 2007


More Than Us symposium

On Friday 30 November 2007 at the Town House in Inverness, Dalziel + Scullion have brought together a panel of leading political, ecological and cultural commentators including Ruth Wishart (chair), Mike Russell MSP the Environment Minister in the Scottish Government (opening remarks), Mark Lynas, Jay Griffiths, , John Lister-Kaye and American author David Abram (speaking in Scotland for the first time) to take part in a symposium entitled More Than Us - Conversations between Humanity, the Arts and Ecology.
15 November 2007


Drums and Rockets 2007

Drumnadrochit gets ready for Hogmanay with the best lineup ever at the Drums and Rockets festival on Saturday 29 December 2007.
14 November 2007


Two new Development Officers for Shetland Arts

Shetland Arts welcomed two new arts development officers to the organisation this week.
14 November 2007


Blazin' Fiddles to raise temperature of new Eden Court

Super group Blazin' Fiddles’ line-up features the hottest contemporary fiddle players from the Highlands and Islands. They will be playing at the newly reopened Eden Court Theatre on 22 November 2007.
13 November 2007


Rumours recreate classic Fleetwood Mac sound

Top tribute act Rumours of Fleetwood Mac will be in concert at the newly reopened Eden Court on Wednesday 21 November 2007.

13 November 2007


Inverness Choral Society tackle Haydn work for the first time in a decade

Inverness Choral Society is celebrating Eden Court’s re-opening with a marvellous performance of one of the greatest oratorios ever written on 24 November 2007.
13 November 2007


Inverness Gaelic Choir - Failte

Fàilte / Witamy / Welcome is a Gaelic and Polish concert hosted by the award winning, nationally regarded Inverness Gaelic Choir (adult) and groups from the Gaelic community here in Inverness on 20 November 2007 - with very special guests The Warsaw Village Band from Poland.
13 November 2007


Stable Arts Sale

The Cromarty Arts Trust are pleased to announce their very own Art Sale on 8 & 9 December 2007.
13 November 2007


Mull Theatre in association with The Byre Theatre presents Katie Morag

Katie Morag is one of the best-loved characters in children’s books, and she’s the star of the Byre Theatre’s Christmas show for 2007.
09 November 2007


Shooglenifty Tune Up Tour November 2007

Shooglenifty will be touring Scotland this month as part of the Scottish Arts Council Tune Up Tour with the North American Inuit throat singer Tanya Tagaq Gillis.
09 November 2007


Kendal Mountain Film Festival

One of the world’s premier specialist film festivals opens next week. The Lake District will play host to Kendal Mountain Film Festival, which has grown into the biggest festival of its type in the UK and an event of global renown. Thousands of film and outdoor enthusiasts will descend on the Lake District town for the event, which builds up to a three day programme of films, lectures, seminars and other entertainment from 16th-18th November.

08 November 2007


"Artfull" Conference in Glasgow

The Scottish Arts Council and Glasgow Arts and Health Learing Network are holding a one day conference, "making it visible: exploring the role of creativity and imagination in health and wellbeing". The conference is part of the Artfull initiative and will be held at Platform at The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow on Thursday 22 November 2007. The event will feature inspiring speakers, facilitators and performers from the arts and health sectors.


08 November 2007


'Seedling' Sculpture. Click for full size image
'Seedling' Sculpture.
New Sculpture by Geoff Lucas.

'Seedling', a new sculpture by artist Geoff Lucas, has been installed in Nethybridge.

08 November 2007


Blueprints Invitation. Click for full size image
Blueprints Invitation.
Blueprints Art Project

Read on to learn of Roxane Permar's recent art project in Cornwall.
08 November 2007


Endangered Speeches

Scotland supports Iraqi writers with an evening of readings and music on 11 November 2007 at Hootananny's in Inverness.
07 November 2007


Scone Palace at Christmas

Scone Palace in Perthshire will be celebrating Christmas in style this year with a programme of festive events for all the family.
07 November 2007


Gunnie Moberg. Click for full size imageSad news of death of Orkney based artist photographer

Orkney-based artist photographer, Gunnie Moberg, sadly died on 31 October 2007.
06 November 2007


Cromarty Art Trust Art Sale - Call for Artists

The Cromarty Arts Trust are pleased to announce their very own Art Sale, in which they hope to showcase local artists and give them an opportunity to sell some of their work in the run-up to Christmas.
06 November 2007


Duan Nollaig CD cover. Click for full size imageDuan Nollaig - A Gaelic Christmas Double CD

Produced by the Mhàiri Mhòr Gaelic Song Fellowship, for the Highland Council, in association with Greentrax Recordings, this double CD is the first ever Scottish collection of Gaelic Christmas carols and songs for all ages.
06 November 2007


Stop Press! - 2008 Highlands Open Studios deadline

Last date to apply for membership of the 2008 Highland Open Studios group is 1st December 2007.
06 November 2007


It’s not too late to add your event to the Highland 2007 events calendar

Event organisers are being encouraged to continue to make the most of Highland 2007, Scotland’s year of Highland culture, by adding their events to the online events calendar.
06 November 2007


Printmaker Gwen Black at the Squashed Frog Print Studio. Click for full size imagePower to the Artists Elbow

To enhance a further understanding of the “Original” side of the art form of "Original Print" and its mark-making techniques, the Inchmore Gallery is now showing a selection of works by professional Printmakers.
06 November 2007


Cultural Bridges Fund

The Cultural Bridges Fund (CBF) will make £30,000 available during an 18 month period to encourage greater understanding across cultures in Highland.
06 November 2007


Inverness highlights Iraq writers in an evening of words and music

Endangered Speeches’, an evening of readings and music at Hootenanny’s, unites Inverness with cities all over the world that are marking ‘Day of the Imprisoned Writer’.
05 November 2007


Kathryn Ross and Lyndsey Fraser Click for full size imageAre you the next JK Rowling, Jacqueline Wilson or Julia Donaldson?

HI~Arts is pleased to announce the launch of a new project to find the north's most promising new children's authors - and maybe uncover the next J K Rowling, Jacqueline Wilson or Julia Donaldson!
05 November 2007


Traverse Theatre Company in association with Eden Court Theatr present The Pearlfisher

For its 15th annual tour of the Highlands & Islands, Traverse Theatre Company, in association with Eden Court Theatre, present the world premiere of The Pearlfisher by Iain F MacLeod (Traverse dates: 30 Oct – 10 Nov and then on tour 13 Nov – 24 Nov).
02 November 2007


The Pier Arts Centre in Orkney wins major architecture prize

Tonight (2 November 2007) the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) celebrates the very best in Scottish architecture at a stylish award presentation and dinner at The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh, when the prestigious RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award 2007 is presented to The Pier Arts Centre in Orkney designed by Reiach and Hall Architects.
02 November 2007


Whispers, Cries and Rebels - A Cromarty Drama

In an incredibly packed three weeks, Artistic Director Symon Macintyre, together with Cromarty musicians, performers, and writers have taken over this Historic Town and are about to stage four unique performances.
01 November 2007


Light in the North poster. Click for full size imageLIGHT IN THE NORTH – a Celebration of the Life and Work of Neil M. Gunn

Three Caithness organisations have joined forces this year for a three-day festival called ‘Light in the North – a Celebration of the Life and Work of Neil M. Gunn’ in Dunbeath, Caithness (8-10 November).
01 November 2007


Whisky Kisses to feature on new documentary MacMusical

The new musical by Right Lines Productions, "Whisky Kisses" (book and lyrics Euan Martin & Dave Smith, music Jim Bryce), will feature in a 3-part documentary about the Highland Quest.
01 November 2007


Inverness Gaelic Choir (photo - John Paul). Click for full size imageInverness Gaelic Choir plays host to Welsh Male Voice Choir

Inverness Gaelic Choir is to play host to the Bois Y Castell (Boys from the Castle), a forty-strong Welsh male voice choir, from Carmarthenshire during their first ever visit to the Highlands on 2 November.
01 November 2007


Northwords Now 7 - out early November

NORTHWORDS NOW ISSUE 7 is out early November, containing tales with a touch of the Gothic, Gaelic reviews, Inuit art, Thomas Telford projects, short and very short stories, travellers’ poems, food poems, and much more.
01 November 2007


Scotland's Music Businesses win funding for New Future

SEVENTEEN applications from music businesses in Scotland have been approved for funding support from the Scottish Music Futures Fund.
01 November 2007



 

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